Hassle 3 guide to stylish Christmas gifts for under a tenner

It is the time of the year to be thoughtful yet thrifty, not to remortgage your home on iPhones, X-boxes and that Prada shoes. The fact is, a tenner and a bit of imagination can go a long way with these simple ideas.

Velvet Beauty Bag

A lovely gift for a BFF or A-list auntie, this velvet bag looks and feels decidedly opulent. Perfect for make-up, jewellery or (whisper it....) love letters. Velvet beauty bag, £8, Cox and Cox.

Scented soy candles

These mandarin scented soy candles in recycled glass bottles are a lovely gift for winter. Simple but gorgeous, the beauty of soy is that it's virtally smoke and soot-free. Recycled glass soy candles, £4, ECOutlet.

Fig bar soap

Imagine a countryside walk with the Mediterranean sun on your back - this fig-scented soap will take you there. Triple milled with palm and almond oils, it gives a luxurious lather and offers a long-lasting fragrance. Fig bar soap by Côté Bastide, £8, Bodie and Fou.

Pinhole camera kit

Great for big kids and little kids alike, go back to basics and explore how a tiny pin hole refracts and captures light rays to produce real photos. Genius stuff. Pinhole camera kit by Ridleys, £9, Breeze.

Cocktail shaker

No booze cupboard is complete without a cocktail shaker, and in fire engine red, this one makes for a stylish departure from the classic stainless steel. Cosmopolitans all round? Red cocktail shaker, £9.99, Drinkstuff.

Change The World notebook
Now that's a mission statement. Perfect for big thinkers with even bigger strategies. Change The World notebook, £7, Beautiful Things.

Apple feeder
Although it's 95p over budget, we couldn't resist giving it a place on our list. This chic apple feeder can be hung from branch, hedge or hook and will help our feathered friends get through the winter. Apple feeder, £10.95, Lily and Lime.

Friendship birds

Made from weathered metal, these two birds make a beautiful and thoughtful gift. Give one to someone special and keep the other as proof of an enduring friendship. Friendship birds, £9, Cox and Cox.

Planning a winter wedding? Here are some useful ideas to make it winter special.

In search of something old? The Vintage Wedding Dress Company sells authentic gowns as well as fur capes, antique lace and other wedding accessories. Restore, reinvent and recreate with the help of Heirloom Couture. Who says second time around isn’t as special?

Keep guests entertained with party tricks performed by magician Daniel Reed. Jazz singer Emma Munro-Wilson or a gospel choir will help them feel the music within, while burlesque dancers will get everyone in the mood.

Wedding romances are always the main attraction, so keep palm reader Philena Bruce on hand to figure out the future of new relationships.

Whatever people say, cards are a big deal. For a stylish start, send Louise Richardson’s bespoke invitations or Chartula Studio’s laser-cut stationery. For everything else, take a trip to Mount Street Printers.

All this planning getting you down? Don’t get your knickers in a twist; take some time off to party with your friends.

By the time the big day rolls around you’ll be high on life; let your guests get high on sugary treats. The Original Tricycle Company has a posh 1930s or a wacky 1960s trike for serving magnificent ice creams. Or opt for a tiered cheesecake piled high with strawberries, blueberries or blackberries.

It’s a sweet start to married life.

Planning a winter wedding? Make sure you don’t get a frosty reception.

In search of something old? The Vintage Wedding Dress Company sells authentic gowns as well as fur capes, antique lace and other wedding accessories. Restore, reinvent and recreate with the help of Heirloom Couture. Who says second time around isn’t as special?

Keep guests entertained with party tricks performed by magician Daniel Reed. Jazz singer Emma Munro-Wilson or a gospel choir will help them feel the music within, while burlesque dancers will get everyone in the mood.

Wedding romances are always the main attraction, so keep palm reader Philena Bruce on hand to figure out the future of new relationships.

Whatever people say, cards are a big deal. For a stylish start, send Louise Richardson’s bespoke invitations or Chartula Studio’s laser-cut stationery. For everything else, take a trip to Mount Street Printers.

All this planning getting you down? Don’t get your knickers in a twist; take some time off to party with your friends.

By the time the big day rolls around you’ll be high on life; let your guests get high on sugary treats. The Original Tricycle Company has a posh 1930s or a wacky 1960s trike for serving magnificent ice creams. Or opt for a tiered cheesecake piled high with strawberries, blueberries or blackberries.

It’s a sweet start to married life.